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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,662.36, 296,131.14 and 151,035.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,662.36, 296,131.14 and 151,035.24 is: 208,356.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,662.36 : 296,131.14 = 151,035.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,662.36/296,131.14 = 151,035.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,662.36x = 296,131.14 × 151,035.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,662.36x = 44,726,237,801.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,726,237,801.37/214,662.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,356.22

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